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Empire Pride Agenda did a primer for its members on how to lobby. It’s actually in two parts. This is part 1. Part 2 is here.

Here’s the synopsis:

Â ”The lobby training video covers how to: structure a meeting with a legislator, present the facts on an issue, humanize the facts through the telling of a
personal story, and get a commitment from a legislator.Â Two role play
scenarios are also presented, one less effective and one more effective, where
advocates ask a legislator for support on two issues,Â marriage equality and
non-discrimination protections for transgender people.Â These, plus a bill
combating bias-based bullying in schools, are the top issues that New Yorkâ€™s
LGBT community will be discussing with legislators on May 1.”

Now, if you can just get a job with the administration or Legislature, and then quit, you’re on your way to your first million.

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